Who is a worker?
A worker is defined as any person who is engaged in economic activities that contribute to the gross national product. This includes all people working in whatever capacity, whether high or low.
Workers are not limited to those who are paid by an employer. Self-employed individuals such as pavement vegetable vendors, lawyers, doctors, and engineers are also considered workers.
Additionally, workers include those who temporarily abstain from work due to illness, injury, physical disability, bad weather, festivals, or social and religious functions. It also includes all those who help the main workers in carrying out economic activities.
Explanation
The textbook defines workers broadly to include all persons engaged in economic activities contributing to GNP. The definition extends beyond regular salaried employees to include self-employed persons and casual wage labourers. The context emphasizes that even those temporarily not working due to valid reasons remain workers, and helpers of main workers are also included in this category.